Ninja Foodie Lemon Chicken Thighs plated with white rice and peas.

Ninja Foodie® Lemon Chicken Thighs

Ninja Foodie Lemon Chicken Thighs plated with white rice and peas.

Ninja Foodie® Lemon Chicken Thighs

Tonia Bloom
Lemon and thyme infused chicken cooks in just 5 minutes of pressure. Finish the chicken thighs under the crisper for perfectly crunchy and juicy chicken.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Dish
Diet Green, Low Carb, Low Sodium
Servings 6
Cost $1.41 per serving10

Equipment

  • Ninja Foodie or Instant Pot with crisper lid

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Microwave water for 1 minute. Stir in the chicken bouillon. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine thyme, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Brush chicken with oil and rub thyme mix into chicken.
  • Place metal trivet in bottom of pot. Add chicken bouillon and lemon juice. Place chicken thighs on top of trivet, slightly overlapping. Secure pressure cooker lid, making sure vent is closed. Select pressure cook on HIGH and set timer for 5 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer's directions. Carefully remove pressure cooker lid.
  • Crisp chicken for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
Ninja Foodie® Lemon Chicken Thighs
Serving Size
 
1 thigh
Amount per Serving
Calories
282
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
 
90
mg
30
%
Sodium
 
109
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
17
g
7
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
20
g
40
%
Carb Count
 
1
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Chicken Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Heart Healthy, Instant Pot, Quick Dishes
Food Groups ***Meat = 2.5 servings
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